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Our client, a leading adviser to the financial services industry, is seeking a Contract Financial Crime Lawyer with over 2 years PQE and a specific background in Financial Crime.
This role offers the opportunity to work directly for one of their key clients, supported by their Financial Services Regulatory team. The successful candidate will have technical knowledge and experience in advising on sanctions. This remote role is based in London and may require some office attendance.
* Work directly for a key client in the financial services industry
* Supported by an experienced Financial Services Regulatory team
* Opportunity to apply your expertise in Financial Crime and Sanctions
What you'll do:
* Advising on financial crime issues related to new products and services
* Providing guidance on the application of various sanctions regimes imposed by the UK government
* Drafting financial crime policies and procedures
* Creating training materials and providing training on financial crime issues
* Assisting the client in assessing financial crime issues and remediation strategies when things don't go as planned
What you bring:
* Qualified solicitor with 2+ years PQE
* Experience in advising on sanctions
* High quality communication skills with confidence to engage at all levels
* Ability to provide strategic advice with little or no supervision
* Experience in working in financial crime
* Ability to manage a busy and varied workload
* Enthusiastic & team approach to working
What's next:
Ready for an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in Financial Crime and Sanctions? Apply today!
Apply today by clicking on the link. We look forward to receiving your application.
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About the job
Contract Type: CONTRACTOR
Specialism: Legal
Focus: Risk & Compliance - Private Practice
Industry: Legal
Salary: Negotiable
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Associate
Location: London
CONTRACTORJob Reference: 3A9E4P-9B813170
Date posted: 31 January 2025
Consultant: Talia Fletcher
london legal/risk-and-compliance-private-practice 2025-01-31 2025-03-02 legal London London GB Robert Walters https://www.robertwalters.co.uk https://www.robertwalters.co.uk/content/dam/robert-walters/global/images/logos/web-logos/square-logo.png trueCome join our global team of creative thinkers, problem solvers and game changers. We offer accelerated career progression, a dynamic culture and expert training.